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I was in Illinois for 3 weeks over Christmas and New Years because my father was ill. He passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82.

We didn't have the best relationship for most of my life, but he was my father and I will miss him. The grief comes is sputters and waves, and I'm sure it will for some months to come.

I'm riding a 2017.
I'm 5'11" with a 30" inseam. 190lbs.

National Cycle Street Shield: this is a medium-sized, clear universal mount windscreen that the previous owner had installed. 17" tall and 16" wide.
The good!

• The four-point universal mount is surprisingly stable.
  
• Takes a good amount of wind-blast off your chest. You really feel it above 65mph or so.
  
• Looks clean with a retro cruiser style that doesn't clash with the CB.
  
• Pops on and off with relative ease, making it available when you need it and gone when you don't.
  

• The air crests right up at head level and ups the noise factor, considerably, necessitating ear-plugs at speeds over 55mph. If I could just cant it down slightly so the wind crested a few inches lower, I think it would be perfect.
  
• It effects the handling slightly. Just adds a bit of buffeting and shake to the front end. Not substantial, but enough to feel slightly less smooth confidence than the CB normally delivers.
  

• Takes a moderate amount of wind-blast off your chest. You really feel it above 75mph or so.
  
• Looks clean with a more modern style that elevates the CB without clashing with the retro style. Works particularly well, esthetically, with the more modern 2017 tank.
  
• Low-profile, unobtrusive mounting hardware.
  
• Doesn't effect handling noticeably.
  

• Replaces the solid, stock headlamp assembly mount with thinner custom mounts that accommodate the windscreen. Due to being flat, stamped out aluminum, any buffeting to the windscreen causes the headlamp and front blinkers to wobble slightly while riding. Doesn't effect anything mechanical, but slightly disconcerting. Wobble flattens out above 55mph.
  
• Due to the CB being a longer bike than the RE, with a longer headlight assembly and longer screen mounting hardware, the dynamics are different than the ER and the turbulent air hits you at head level and ups the noise factor, considerably, necessitating ear-plugs at speeds over 55mph. If I scoot up basically onto the tank, I can get the same distance from the screen as on the RE and up above that lip of air, but it is not a position want to actually ride in.
  

While vacationing in sunny FL last week (before returning to 10 deg F MD Saturday) I saw this rig while heading into Daytona Beach.  The funny part is, I saw him again 2+ hrs later after leaving town, and he had a cartop carrier somehow attached to the platform, oriented vertically on its side.  I wasn't able to get a photo that time since we passed head-on.  So now I know that flatbed utility sidecars are a thing.
   

OOOOOMG........ My dream has come true ...  

I already liked my VTX1300S because of its wide fenders and the Kawasaki VN Drifter 800/1500.

Despite what the Euro 5 Emission Advocates may believe, the CB1100 deserves much respect. A case can be made that emissions are not the only consideration when you evaluating a motorcycle that could easily last 250,000 miles and 50 years with only basic maintenance. Our motorcycles iare more "green" than what an exhaust test might indicate.

For a relatively modest investment, it is possible to equip a home shop with the tools necessary to maintain a CB1100 with confidence. For whatever it is worth, here is what I have acquired along the way.

Safety Goggles and Gloves



Basic Mechanic Tool Set



[b]Persuaders



Torque Wrenches



Scrapers, Sanders, Duct Tape, Electrical Tap, Zip Ties. JB Weld



Pliers and Scrapers



Tape Measures and Ruler



Lights and Roller Seat



Manuals and Tablets (Windows and Apple)



Fluid Collectors and Protective Floor Mat



We are all pressed for space in our garages. For perspective, see the total storage required for my tools relative to the size of motorcycle.



I am not sure if this Thread will spark much interest. But if anyone would like me to add some links to learn more tool specifics, please let me know. I would be delighted to add them to this Thread.

Take care and stay warm. David

Good afternoon. I have been experiencing an issue with the start button not triggering and wanted to get y'all's takes and see if anyone else has experienced it. I'm handy enough to manage basic maintenance, but electrical is a bit intimidating for me. It's only happened three times so I don't now that I can isolate a pattern or cause. I'll tell you what I know and maybe we can figure it out together?

In all three cases when I turn the key, the electrical turns on, the gauges light up, the dials swing and settle into natural. I then push the button to start and nothing happens: it doesn't click or whir or try to turn over. Simply nothing.

In all three cases I was not starting from cold. Twice I had gotten to my destination, left the bike for 30 minutes or so, and then experienced the fault trying to start it back up. In one case I had turned the bike on, moved it only about 30 feet, turned it off for 1-2 minutes, and then experienced the fault trying to start it again.

Sometimes when I turn the key to the "on" position the bike makes an electrical whir as the electronics kick on (the fuel pump maybe?). That didn't happen any of the times I experienced a fault. Maybe because the bike is already warm? I would have to trouble-shoot more to figure out when exactly that happens and if it matters.

In all three cases I let the bike sit for 5-10 minutes, intermittently kicking the kick-stand up and down, flipping the kill switch on and off, and pushing it in and out of neutral. Eventually it started back up.

On two of the times I remember hearing a slight electronic *click* the last time turning the key back to the "on" position before the successful start.

When it does successfully start it doesn't chug or struggle at all. Starts up clean

Have any of you experienced this on your CBs or other bikes? Or does this sounds like something you know and can diagnose? Any ideas for tests or troubleshooting?

Thanks!

some of you might be interested in this. I came accross this guy on face book who makes lamps and he designed one up for me. hes in the uk and was fast to ship very pleased.  
his face book can be found here dont be affraid to message him i think he charged me around 100$ shipped https://www.facebook.com/tony.tyler.50596

been searching quite a bit did honda ever have a brochure for oem accessories for the 13 14 17 ? im talking the oem rack grips lock etc would be nice to have a complete list of all the honda accessories??

Can anybody advise where you may find used spares for the 2017 on CB1100 EX or RS bikes?